Keyana Jerome
Hempstead,NY
Summary
A compassionate Paraprofessional with over 9 years of experience in providing educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students. Demonstrated success in creating a respectful and engaging learning environment by promoting discipline and cooperation. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for helping students with special needs achieve their full potential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Horizon Homecare Therapies
Hicksville, NY
12.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated a thorough understanding of accommodations necessary for students with disabilities
- Directed students entering and exiting school buses to prevent injuries and accidents
- Caretaking such as changing pampers and meal preparation & provided positive and nurturing support while attending to students physical, personal, and emotional needs
- Operated specialized mobility equipment such as wheelchair lifts
- Led small group and individual instructional sessions
- Sanitizing classroom objects such as toys and desks and sweeping classroom floors to ensure a safe and clean environment for the students
- Participated in individualized education plans (IEP) meetings, contributing valuable insights into student progress and development.
Special Needs Bus Monitor
First Student
Freeport
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Assisted students with physical disabilities in boarding and exiting the bus safely
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as checking seat belts, harnesses and wheelchairs straps before leaving for trips
- Facilitated smooth transitions from one location to another for all students aboard the bus
- Remained alert at all times for potential risks or dangers that may arise during transportation of special needs students
- Managed student behavior in courteous and professional manner while monitoring student safety during bus rides
- Respecting confidential information of the job responsibility
Education
High school or equivalent - Humanities and Arts
Campus Magnet High
Cambria Heights06.2007
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- CPR Certification
- Interpersonal skills
- MS Office proficient
- Educational assistance
- IEP compliance
- Effective communication
- Instructional support
- Teacher assistance
- Goal setting and monitoring
- Instructional strategy implementation
- Classroom organization
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Horizon Homecare Therapies
12.2022 - Current
Special Needs Bus Monitor
First Student
10.2017 - 01.2022
High school or equivalent - Humanities and Arts
Campus Magnet High